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proxy

[prok-see] / ˈprɒk si /


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The analysts’ remarks came after Lululemon on Thursday cut its full-year forecast for the year, following a bruising proxy battle with its founder, Chip Wilson, which management said hurt the company’s reputation and sales.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Now, because of a mix of slim restaurant margins, inflation, a national protein obsession and consumer expectations, the beloved yardbird has become a proxy for the affordability crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Strategy, a leveraged Bitcoin proxy play, now trades more than 70% below its 52-week high.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Their mother made Jerry her health proxy and Arnold the executor of her will, forcing in effect their cooperation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

There were lawyers who knew more about the rules of proxy contests, but no one was better in a fight than Joe Flom...

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell




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